Securities Analyst

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A securities analyst is a financial professional specializing in investments, also known as securities. They can work with companies or individuals and participate in the buying or selling of financial securities.

A securities analyst can give investors suggestions on which securities to buy, or help banks and other types of companies market and sell their financial products to other companies or individuals. 

Some securities analysts are hired as consultants to compare the potential advantages and disadvantages of different types of transactions. In addition, they can examine how these transactions may affect a company's results.

A securities analyst usually works in an office or from home, although some may work on-site at investment banks, insurance companies, and other businesses. Most securities analysts do not believe in the 9-to-5 workday. In fact, they often have to put in long hours, including nights and weekends.

Securities analysts are usually specialized in a specific industrial or market sector. They have to be aware of current market trends for the type of financial products specific to their area of specialization. This also means staying up to date on related rules and procedures; those who provide financial advice to individuals must stay up to date on changes in tax legislation to help their clients save, on estate planning issues, and on other investment strategies.

Securities Analyst: what do they do?
Recommend investments and investment timelines to companies, investment firm staff, or the public. 83%
Determine the prices at which securities should be syndicated and offered to the public. 81%
Develop action plans for investment, using financial analysis. 78%
Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry. 77%
Draw charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports. 76%
Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions. 76%
Monitor developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory. 69%
Interpret data on price, performance, stability, future trends in investment risk, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs. 67%
Present oral or written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries. 65%
Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, or personal interviews. 64%